Hello darkness my old friend, it’s come to load shedding again… To any South African, there are no words more painful as these. Load shedding has once again become a reality and I fear many citizens may develop nyctophobia...
Two weeks ago we launched a fun new series of Germy hygiene rhymes. This initiative aims to spread hygiene awareness, rather than the germs themselves, in a fun and light-hearted way! We’ve already introduced you to Dan and Flu-y...
Last week we launched our new series of fun hygiene rhymes titled: Germy rhymes. This initiative is in aid of spreading awareness around good hygiene practices (and not the germs). Today I’d like to introduce you to Flu-y Louie! Louie...
Have you ever found yourself walking into a restroom and coming across a lighthearted poster, lightening up what would normally be a rather mundane trip to the loo? Here at Initial have decided to focus on the lighter side...
If anyone asked, “do you know the difference between infectious anatomical waste and hazardous chemical waste?” you’d be forgiven for answering “no”. Even those of us who work in the hygiene industry find that the terminology and jargon can...
I’m sure you’ll agree that good hygiene practices are important to lower your risk of illness. I dare say, good hygiene is a non-negotiable and the earlier good habits are instilled, the better for the individual in the long run. A...
Towards the end of last year we did an Ask the Expert interview with Tobie Muller, our resident medical waste expert. In the interview, Tobie mentioned the different types of medical waste and how they are classified, as well as which of the...
Cross contamination is the process by which bacteria or other microorganisms travel from one place to another. It explains why – in a busy office environment – when one colleague falls ill from a virus, the likelihood of others falling ill...
The shortage of potable water has been highlighted in the past, especially in the Cape region with many households retrofitting their toilet cisterns to use non-potable water due to the drought in 2019. Greywater from washing machines, bath or...
It’s the beginning of a new year and – like many people I know – I’m wondering what 2019 will hold: for me personally, for the business in which I work, and the country in which I live. From...